Capitals end scoring funk, erupt in second period to top Sabres
Troy Brouwer had a goal and an assist in the second period of the Washington Capitals' 5-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Buffalo Sabres
3
Washington Capitals
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| WSH | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/26 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 2-3 | NHL |
| 11/11/26 | vs Tampa Bay Lightning | L 3-8 | NHL |
| 11/8/26 | vs Vegas Golden Knights | L 1-4 | NHL |
| 11/6/26 | vs Columbus Blue Jackets | W 5-2 | NHL |
| 11/4/26 | vs Ottawa Senators | L 1-2 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Penalty 18:40
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Missed 17:55 3-5
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Missed 16:25 3-5
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Goal 15:05 3-5
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Missed 14:20 3-4
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Penalty 12:48
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Missed 12:25 3-4
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Missed 12:16 3-4
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Missed 10:20 3-4
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Missed 9:56 3-4
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Penalty 7:53
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Goal 5:30 3-4
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Penalty 4:55
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Missed 4:42 2-4
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Missed 4:11 2-4
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Penalty 2:11
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Penalty 2:11
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Penalty 19:02
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Goal 13:27 2-4
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Missed 11:56 1-4
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Missed 10:42 1-4
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Goal 10:28 1-4
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Missed 10:12 1-3
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Goal 9:45 1-3
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Missed 6:16 1-2
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Missed 6:02 1-2
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Goal 5:06 1-2
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Missed 4:59 1-1
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Missed 4:46 1-1
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Penalty 3:52
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Missed 1:04 1-1
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Goal 0:12 1-1
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Missed 15:14 0-1
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Missed 12:17 0-1
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Penalty 9:53
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Missed 9:14 0-1
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Missed 6:29 0-1
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Missed 5:37 0-1
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Missed 5:08 0-1
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Missed 1:36 0-1
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Goal 0:19 0-1
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End of Game 20:00 3-5
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Period End 20:00 3-5
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Blocked 19:24 3-5
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Takeaway 19:23 3-5
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Blocked 19:17 3-5
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Shot 18:54 3-5
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Face Off 18:40 3-5
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Stoppage 18:40 3-5
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Penalty 18:40
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Shot 18:39 3-5
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Face Off 18:20 3-5
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Stoppage 18:20 3-5
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Face Off 18:07 3-5
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Stoppage 18:07 3-5
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Missed 17:55 3-5
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Face Off 17:48 3-5
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Stoppage 17:48 3-5
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Shot 17:47 3-5
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Hit 17:35 3-5
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Face Off 17:22 3-5
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Stoppage 17:22 3-5
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Face Off 17:15 3-5
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Stoppage 17:15 3-5
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Shot 17:14 3-5
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Face Off 16:50 3-5
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Stoppage 16:50 3-5
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Shot 16:50 3-5
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Missed 16:25 3-5
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Blocked 16:21 3-5
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Takeaway 15:47 3-5
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Blocked 15:35 3-5
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Hit 15:20 3-5
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Face Off 15:05 3-5
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Goal 15:05 3-5
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Blocked 14:58 3-4
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Face Off 14:53 3-4
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Stoppage 14:53 3-4
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Shot 14:52 3-4
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Missed 14:20 3-4
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Blocked 14:15 3-4
Showing the last 40 of 304 events.
Team Stats
BUF
WSH
21
Blocked Shots
16
17
Hits
15
5
Takeaways
9
30
Shots
25
1
Power Play Goals
1
3
Power Play Opportunities
4
33.3
Power Play Percentage
25.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
23
Faceoffs Won
41
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
8
Giveaways
5
5
Total Penalties
4
10
Penalty Minutes
8
Head to Head
WSH leads series 2-0
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Washington Capitals
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
Buffalo Sabres
- Konsta Helenius Injured Reserve
- Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
- Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve
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